Behavioral Biases and Data Models Shape NFL Draft Strategy

About this episode

The episode explores how cognitive biases and data models influence NFL draft strategies and team decisions.

Richard Thaler, Nobel Laureate and Professor at the University of Chicago, and Benjamin Robinson, Founder and CEO of Grinding the Mocks, join the Wharton Moneyball team to analyze how cognitive biases, flawed valuation frameworks, and emerging data models shape NFL draft strategies and impact team decision-making. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Wharton Moneyball

Guests: Richard Thaler, Benjamin Robinson

Topics covered

• NFL Draft
• Cognitive Biases
• Data Models
• Team Decision-Making
• Valuation Frameworks

Keywords

• NFL Draft
• Cognitive Biases
• Data Models
• Decision-Making
• Valuation Frameworks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Chicago, Grinding the Mocks

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